True Taste of Italy » lemon http://www.truetasteofitaly.com Authentic Italian Recipes Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:38:11 +0000 en hourly 1 Zucchini with Lemon http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/zucchini-with-lemon/ http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/zucchini-with-lemon/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:25:41 +0000 admin http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/?p=152 Zucchini with Lemon (Zucchini con Limone) is an alternative to our Steamed Spinach with Lemon recipe.  The zucchini has a milder taste than spinach and is pleasing to most children.  We use zucchini a lot in our everyday cooking such as a vegetable side dish, in soups, and even as a stuffing in some of our meat dishes.  It is a very versatile vegetable.

Ingredients for Zucchini with Lemon:

  • 4 to 5 zucchini
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions for Zucchini with Lemon:

  • Slice zucchini into 1/2 inch thick slices.  Steam zucchini for approximately 10 minutes.  Remove and drain.  Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
  • Combine zucchini slices with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon in a serving bowl.
  • Mix well and serve.  Zucchini may be served at room temperature or chilled.

This Zucchini with Lemon recipe serves 4 to 6.

For an alternative to this recipe, try Steamed Spinach with Lemon.

]]> http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/zucchini-with-lemon/feed/ 0 Steamed Spinach with Lemon http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/steamed-spinach-with-lemon/ http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/steamed-spinach-with-lemon/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:55:14 +0000 admin http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/?p=149 Steamed Spinach with Lemon (Spinaci con Limone) is a delicious way to enjoy this popular vegetable.  The beauty of this dish is its simplicity.  The delicate spinach leaves are steamed and coated with a refreshing lemon mixture to brighten the entire dish.

Ingredients for Steamed Spinach with Lemon:

  • 2 pounds fresh spinach
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions for Steamed Spinach with Lemon:

  • Steam spinach about 10 minutes.  Remove and drain.  Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
  • Cut spinach and combine with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon in a serving bowl.
  • Mix well and serve.  Spinach may be served at room temperature or chilled.  Enjoy!

This Steamed Spinach with Lemon recipe serves 4 to 6.

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Ingredients for Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon:

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 orange, freshly squeezed

Directions for Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon:

  • Wash strawberries thoroughly and slice strawberries in medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle sugar, lemon juice, and orange juice over strawberries and mix well.  Serve chilled.

This Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon recipe serves 4 to 6.

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